May I have a puppy, please?

A pretty puppy would be perfect,

Don’t you agree?

About the puppy, did I ask Daddy?

Tell him my dream of having a dog all my own?

What did he say?

No.

But please, Mommy, may I?

My puppy will have the bestest care,

I swear.

I will walk her and bath her and brush out her fur.

I will love her forever and ever, and ever and ever.

Please?

No.

…May I have a kitty, please?